Calls for Labor Reforms and Fair Wages Echo on Namibia’s Workers’ Day

Loide Shaanika, Secretary General of the Namibia National Teachers Union, addressed concerns about security companies winning tenders but not paying decent wages or providing safety measures. She urged implementing a minimum wage and labor reforms to protect workers. Minister Utoni Nujoma highlighted workers’ contributions to Namibia’s economy and emphasized the role of trade unions in safeguarding their rights amid economic shifts, aiming for inclusive prosperity.